Fighting the Revolutionary War

Question 1

Which of the following pairs of countries became colonial allies during the American Revolution?

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France and Spain

Question 2

Which of the following best summarizes the development of France’s relationship with the Continental army?

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France did not think the colonists could win, but after victories by the Continental army, France provided aid and signed a formal alliance.

Question 3

Spain helped the Colonial army during the American Revolution by

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keeping the British navy occupied.

Question 4

Which navy kept General Cornwallis and his troops from escaping Yorktown?

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French

Question 5

The British army responded to the colonial victory at Trenton by

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recapturing the town.

Question 6

In which battle did a victory prompt foreign nations to support the Continental Army?

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the Battle of Saratoga

Question 7

At the beginning of the American Revolution, General Washington would have been likely to support

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longer enlistments for colonial troops.

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the early phases of the American Revolution?

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The Continental army faced defeat most times they fought the British.

Question 9

After early colonial losses to the British in New York,

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General Washington withdrew his troops to Pennsylvania.

Question 10

Which of the following encouraged France to help ease the hardships endured by the Continental army?

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colonial victories in the battles of Trenton and Saratoga

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